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DJY 8C

1965 Hillman Minx

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,479 mi
Last recorded24,479 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1965 Hillman Minx59,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJY 8C
MakeHillman
ModelMinx
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 24,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner And OuterBushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak At Engine ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 24,388 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner And OuterBushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak At Engine ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 24,293 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 24,117 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 23,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 May 2014 23,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 23,331 miles

Oil leak

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 20 May 2013 23,331 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 15 May 2012 23,294 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 23,294 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 23,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 23,197 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 23,163 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 23,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 23,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 23,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 23,126 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 23,115 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 23,100 miles

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2005 23,043 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering box drop arm offside front.

Fail 20 May 2005 23,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Hillman Minx?

Based on 4,599 MOT tests across 762 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
272
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
762
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 153
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 129
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 105
brake recording little or no effort 86
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DJY 8C is a 1965 Hillman Minx in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1965 Hillman Minx models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 59,015 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hillman Minx fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJY 8C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Minx typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 61 years old, this Hillman Minx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DJY 8C registered?

DJY 8C is a 1965 Hillman Minx, first registered on 2 September 1965.

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